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PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has been a consistent presence in the lineup, but even he needs breaks.

Rollins, who had played 120 of the Phillies' 124 games entering Monday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners, has been given the day off. Instead, Andres Blanco starts at shortstop and bats eighth Monday night against Mariners left-hander Roenis Elias.

With Rollins not occupying the No. 2 spot in the lineup, manager Ryne Sandberg bumped up catcher Carlos Ruiz to that spot as Rollins gets his little break.

Outfielder John Mayberry Jr. (left wrist inflammation) will begin his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Sandberg said he estimates Mayberry will spent six to eight days on a rehab stint and expects him to play all three outfield spots as well as a little bit of first base. Mayberry is hitting .213 in 63 games with the Phillies this season.

Right-hander Jerome Williams makes his second start since the Phillies claimed him off waivers from the Texas Rangers. Williams allowed two runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Angels.